Inspiring Book

I have several of Rachal Ashwell's books. They are interesting, informative and very inspiring. This book is as well. She offers great suggestions and ideas in all her books, including this one and I've utilized quite a few and tweaked a few others to use. I loved the results. I must admit, I like a little more chic and a tad less shabby in home decor (I don't like badly chipped and peeling furniture, for example, but have refinished several pieces). I like that she's incorporated darker wood finishes which I love against white or cream color walls. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in shabby chic/cottage style decor. Great book!

Great Ideas!

This is a book that will go into my library. It is so complete with ideas and beautiful pictures. The quality of the paper and photos is excellent. I already have several ideas for our new townhouse. I liked it so much I reordered the book and sent it to my best friend.

Delivery and Quality of Book

The book was delivered quickly and in great shape. The book itself was exactly what I was looking for - complete detailed drawing with many ideas for combining trim work and provide beautiful compliments to any house. I am a custom builder who also designs our own plans - this book will be a real asset.

Fun book

I am an amateur decorator and have quite a collection of design books. I ordered this because I'm in the process of re-doing my bedroom. Although this book provides great photos and a selection of styles (e.g., modern, traditional, mid-century) I was so "hungry" for more photos of each room and more photos of bedrooms. This book includes photos of master baths also and that was not of interest to me. A "bedroom" book should have lots of photos of bedrooms and not a bunch of photos of flowers on a nightstand or a corner reading nook or a partial photo of a canopy on a bed. This is a nice picture book, that's all.

Great book

I am decorating a guest house. I saw a story in one of my magazines about these gals and their book. I decided to order the book to see if it could help me come up with ideas for my guest house. Wow. they are just amazing. Everyone I show the book to loves it and wants to order it. Don't hesitate, if you need help with decorating and love junk and recycling this is the book for you. It's a good price which makes it a great value. FUN FUN. My husband liked it too....................Lisa in Texas

It's not what I expected

I like to buy these types of design books as gifts and I look for books that are made with glossy paper , contain a lot of lovely photos and have a unique design. Call me superficial...This book does have a beautiful cover but the paper is low quality (not glossy) and does not have colored photos. It is more of a workbook type of book. With that being said, I bought this for someone who is a therapist and I know she will enjoy this book. The information contained inside is worthwhile; it talks about creating spaces in your home that are positive and full of energy -- choosing the right color, getting rid of clutter, etc. I just wish the book was designed a little better.

Farmhouse Modern

Book arrived very quickly. Purchased this as a gift. Was a little disappointed that it arrived with a slight ripple/buckle that is only slightly noticeable but as it was a gift...
As far as the content. I have the other books done by Terry Johns Woods' and this book seemed a little over the top as far as the industrial look. If you like that look then you will enjoy the book.

Barbara Barry Interior Design Book

This book is good if you like Ms. Barry's interior designs. They are fine in small quantities, however, in larger quantities they appear to be same old same old. I did love Ms. Barry's own home interior design, but she appeared to repeat the same style in her clients' home. Not much variation or imagination. I am aware that clients hire her because they like her style, however, not so good to see in a book--to much repetition.

The Domino Book of Decorating

I purchased this book hoping to find a true guide to home decorating. The book is a handy reference book but does not rise to the level of other decorating booksby leading designers. For the beginner, this book could provide some tips. I would have returned the book to Overstock.com but the shipping costs for returned items is much higher than $2.95. So, I kept the book and put in a guest bedroom.

great gift!!

the book was not wrapped in plastic or anything so the book had a few dings on it, but nothing more than any wear and tear that happens from shipping.
The actual book is AMAZING. tons of ideas and projects.

Buying Guides

The warm, inviting feeling of country home decor makes it an enduring design trend. Some people favor the more rustic side of country decor, integrating wooden furniture with distressed surfaces and flea market finds. Others tend toward the country cottage look of cheery primary colors set against white accents. The French country look has a more subdued effect, combining faded cornflower blue, sage green, mustard or antique white with black accents. Whatever style of country home decor you prefer, take a look at the following tips for some inspiring decor ideas.

Glitter adds extra pizzazz to all kinds of craft projects. This shimmery embellishment can be applied to paper, home decor items, holiday decorations and pictures. In fact, glitter can be used to decorate nearly any object that you want to dress up. There are many different types and colors of glitter including fine and coarse glitter as well as white, blue, red and pink glitter. Each type of glitter has its own individual best uses. Learning how to decorate with glitter will give you the license to add sparkle to everything you touch in a tasteful way and let you personalize your home, craft projects and even your clothing and accessories.

Whether you have a light-filled courtyard and gazebo or a dark, forgotten corner in a room, flowers and plants provide a dash of color and life in a space. Decorating with fresh flowers demands a certain amount of maintenance involving plucking dried or wilted blossoms, changing water and supplying fresh blooms. If you don't have the time and money to invest in fresh flower arrangements, consider silk plants and floral arrangements instead. Start simply and gradually add in more decorative touches as you incorporate flowers into your home decor. Whether you prefer fresh flowers or silk floral arrangements, you will gather lots of fresh inspiration from the following ideas.

A properly outfitted and decorated garden and patio makes a home feel like it has a bonus room or two. In warmer months, stylish patio and garden decor creates the perfect atmosphere for entertaining, dining outdoors or just relaxing and reclining. In cooler months, the patio or porch becomes a beautiful spot to watch the rain and also can operate as a mud room for dropping off outer layers of clothing and boots. Add some seating and accents for a quick patio and garden decor makeover, or invest more time and money in a full patio redesign.

The bedroom often serves as a room where decorators let their imaginations run wild, transforming the space into a retreat. In most bedrooms, the bed operates as the focal point of the room, determining the bedroom's theme and palette. Bedroom furniture often has a finish that is perfect for accenting with interesting colors. One of the best aspects of decorating a bed is that it is simple to switch the headboard, frame, textiles or pillows to shift the entire look.

It's the center of your morning routine, so your bathroom vanity should be beautiful and functional. To optimize your vanity space, you need to make sure there's enough storage for the things you need and that you've removed the things you don't need. Follow these steps to create a useful and attractive space.

Overhead lighting may fill the room with light, but it's the low table lamps that offer the most flattering lighting. The style of lamps you choose will also change the feel of the whole room. If you're redecorating, be sure to consider what different lamps can do for the mood.

You may have many reasons for adding mirrors to your home, or you may need a few more good reasons. Here are several ways to use them, some of which you may not have considered before. These are just a few ideas for decorating with mirrors. Once you see the wide selection of mirrors available, you'll be inspired to come up with some ideas of your own.

Decorating a canvas bag is a great way to create your own unique accessory that reflects your personal style and interests. You can use these bags as handbags, grocery totes or home storage solutions. Hand-decorated canvas bags also make great gift items because they are homemade, reusable and personalized. Decorating canvas bags is a fun hobby that is similar to other craft painting, and can be a great activity for children as well, allowing them to create a book bag or toy tote that is uniquely theirs.

In the world of home decor, there is a style for every preference. However, sorting out your preferences and figuring a way to make them work together may prove challenging. You may discover that finding your decorating style involves very little research, while someone else may spend a great deal of time looking at home decor resources and researching materials to determine a style that suits her.

Refreshing the paint, switching out textiles or using different furniture hardware can quickly transform a plain bedroom into a room that reflects your unique style. For a more comprehensive bedroom decor makeover, counteract the coolness of plain white walls and bland overhead lighting with a new coat of paint, furniture, accessories and finishes that create a cozy feeling in your bedroom.

Decorating a bare wall may seem like an easy task, but the fact is an empty canvas sometimes intimidates would-be decorators. The key to making a bare wall into the focal point of a room is the right decorative accessories. Turn your bare wall into a pleasing backdrop or an extension of a decor theme in the room. A bare wall can also feature decorative accessories that blend form and function, such as lighting, floating shelves or a mirror.

Whether you prefer the cool sophistication of track lighting and ceiling fans or the eclectic, bohemian approach of handcrafted lamps and lighting, lighting design sets the tone and vibe of your home decor. With the wide diversity of home lighting styles available it can be challenging to choose which style you like the most. Paper lanterns, with all their many colors, patterns and sizes, offer a versatile choice for any room in your home. Decorating with paper lanterns adds form and function to your space. Check out the following ideas to create the perfect mood with paper lantern lighting in your home.

Depending on how you choose to decorate your indoor fireplace mantel, it can be the room's focal point or an extension of an already established theme. The only thing that can make indoor fireplaces more warm and welcoming is the right decorative accessories along the mantelpiece. Plan your fireplace decor carefully because there are a few common decorating traps when it comes to mantels. Some people crowd the mantel with too many small pieces, while others resort to symmetrical arrangements of objects all the same height. Think about your mantel as a gallery with the potential for rotating exhibits.

When planning the decorations for a wedding, there are many things to consider. The big projects, like choosing a venue, selecting centerpieces and designing the cake, often overshadow smaller details. It is important to remember, however, that basic things like decorating the chairs can really make the reception style come together. Because it can be so simple to decorate chairs at weddings, it is important not to overlook this process. With some basic experience with crafts and a bit of creativity, you can add a touch of professionalism to your reception by dressing up your chairs in style.

You want your wedding to be beautiful, so choosing the wedding decorations may become a large part of the wedding planning. Couples with a do-it-yourself attitude often apply their creativity and artistic flair to the wedding decor, especially if they are on a budget. Do-it-yourself wedding decorations can be homemade or repurposed items or prefabricated finished pieces that the bride and groom use to design and decorate the wedding and reception venues. Deciding on and buying wedding decoration ideas is infinitely easier when you have a theme and colors for your wedding. Once you have developed your wedding theme and chosen your colors, follow these simple rules for buying wedding decorations that complement your personal style.

You do not need to be a professional designer to decorate your apartment like one. Easy home decor for apartments begins with assessing your layout and contending with space challenges. Add your favorite pieces in colors and patterns that catch your eye and your unique aesthetic will emerge. Use the following apartment decorating tips to make your apartment comfortable, beautiful and functional.

The very popular shabby chic decorating style goes by many names, including country cottage and rustic style. While these types of shabby chic home decor have slight deviations in terms of palette, patterns and finishes, the essential philosophy of shabby chic design is valuing well-loved and distressed items over new ones. Decorating in a shabby chic style might only involve adding a few repurposed shabby chic accessories, such as family heirlooms, do-it-yourself projects and flea market finds, to your home decor. Read on for tips on shabby chic decorating.

Table decorations at a wedding help set the mood and express the style of the wedding couple. From the tablecloths and napkins to the place settings and centerpieces, wedding table decorations quickly convey the atmosphere of the ceremony and reception, whether colorful and untamed or subdued and simple. If you are looking to save money or put your own personal stamp on your wedding decorations, you might consider making your own linens and centerpieces. With some basic crafts and sewing experience and a few supplies, you can create table decorations that will be unique and affordable at the same time.

Are you tired of going to sleep in the same boring bedroom every night? Or maybe you'd like to decorate your guest room? In this article, you'll learn how to decorate a bedroom without having to spend a lot of money. Whether you're decorating a bedroom for the first time or redecorating a pre-existing room, take a look at these steps that will both save you money and get your room looking fresh again.

A good book if you didn't subscribe to Domino.

Like the other reviewer, I too was sooo sad to see Domino go away. I really, really enjoyed their magazine and bought the first edition to the last. If you weren't as lucky as I was to get in on the ground floor, then definitely, this would be a great book to add to your collection. However, if you saved every issue and still refer back to them like I do, this book is unfortunately nothing new. Everything in it is a rehash of previous layouts they did in their monthly publication, which I personally found really dissappointing. I was hoping for more! However, since it was my favorite magazine to date, I would say unless you want to hang on boxes of magazines, this would be a handy little reference book to have on your shelf. Domino will be sorrily missed, and this makes a nice collectors item for your memory shelf with full of really smashing ideas...just like the magazine, itself. RIP Domino!!

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